How did 2024 Go?

Another year draws to a close. Are you like me, looking back and wondering how everything didn't get done? Or wondering how you got so many things done?
I've got to admit, this year went a bit different than planned, not always in a bad way. I had two books release, which is the personal goal I have set myself for now (after almost killing myself doing four a few years ago). And I have contracts for two more to release next year. But ...
Are you hard on yourself? I am so hard on myself.
I really wanted to finish writing Fairest Inn All, my Snow White retelling. But it has not happened. I'm still hoping to finish it in time to snag a contract for it to release in 2026, but we'll see. Life has lots of interruptions. Especially with kids 10 and 8. And other jobs. And all the things I think I need to be involved in.
That being said, let's celebrate what was accomplished this year.I finished writing my novella early in the year, which released in October. For Better or For Granted released back in March, and is being touted as my best book yet. Makes me feel pretty good. ;)I snagged a contract for Rendersella to release July 2025.I was blessed to be asked to participate in another novella collection to release in February 2025, and was able to write a fun story involving a hamster, a kindergarten classroom, and Valentine's day. The collection is Pets Amore' and I'll reveal the cover very soon.Our Christmas novella collection, A Match Made at Christmas , released in October and has only good reviews.I was blessed to see so many writing friends at ScrivCon in November. And was surprised to be one of the two editors awarded Editor of the Year for 2023. And in the midst of all of that, I edited quite a few really good books by other authors (more on that in Thursday's post).Did I accomplish everything I set out to do this year? No. But that doesn't mean it was bad. It was full of blessings, and I count my readers as a huge blessing. Thank you for being a part of this crazy journey. I pray it will continue for years to come. And, if all the story ideas in my head are an indication, it will.
I hope your 2024 was blessed too. The good part about not finishing everything this year is that we have something to start 2025 with, right?
Did you accomplish all you set out to do in 2024? What's one of the best things to happen to you this year?